Of course it's out of character fruity - it was fanfic. I laughed along with DH about how witty it was to show that we were in a fantasy scenario by having him do something so ridiculously out of character, whilst totally swooning inwardly. Which is presumably exactly the effect they were aiming for the cake having/eating bastards.

He's even better than I remembered. Really did go all wobbly, then they threw in the kiss with Moriarty for good measure. Perhaps they could have recreated that scene from Women in Love... That naked wrestling one?

Was watching with 16 year old ds who innocently enquired if women really do find The Batch attractive. Cue ten minute dreamy explanation of why....

I've just replayed the kiss scene seventeen times and I do hope they didn't pay Louise Brearlywotsit for that. There was clearly no acting involved whatsoever. I challenge anyone not to have that exact look on their face after BC had swung through their window, ruffled his hair and then masterfully kissed them like that. What other possible expression is there?!

As for four takes, in her shoes I'd have made damn sure I fucked up his exit every single time